Developing Fair Trade Cotton in Mali, 2007
| Funding agency(ies) | Fair Trade Labelling Organisations International, Ministère des Affaires Etrangères, France | |
|---|---|---|
| Date completed | September 2007 | |
| Geographic setting(s) | Rural | |
| Target Group(s) | Farmers | |
| Sub-sector(s) | Cotton | |
| Country(ies) | Mali |
- Description
This case discusses fair trade cotton initiatives helping poor Malian farmers sustain their production and earn substantial revenues. This is possible thanks to the Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International (FLO), its French member Max Havelaar France, the French Government and European clothing retailers such as France's Armor-Lux.
Fair Trade Cotton in Mali